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Florence board accepts two police resignations and hires new patrolman
Summary
In executive session July 15 the board accepted resignations from Officers Cody Parfait and David Dear (effective July 9, 2025) and approved hiring Canyon Bilbro as a full‑time patrolman at $21.06 per hour starting July 17, 2025, contingent on background and drug/alcohol checks.
During a closed executive session on July 15, the Florence Mayor and Board of Aldermen handled personnel matters in the police department, accepting two resignations and approving a new hire.
On recommendation of Chief Burns, the board accepted the resignations of Officer Cody Parfait and Officer David Dear, both effective July 9, 2025. The motions were made and recorded in executive session with recorded aye votes from Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk.
Also on Chief Burns’ recommendation, the board voted in executive session to hire Canyon Bilbro as a full‑time patrolman at a starting rate of $21.06 per hour, with employment beginning July 17, 2025, contingent on a successful background check and drug and alcohol screening. The vote was recorded as unanimous among the five aldermen present.
The board returned to open session at 7:15 p.m. and adjourned the meeting. The minutes do not provide additional details on reasons for the resignations.
